WISCONSIN FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Streamflow levels across Wisconsin are currently 63.0% of normal, with the Wisconsin River At Muscoda reporting the highest discharge in the state with 12100cfs and gauge stage of 3.38 ft. Meanwhile, the St. Croix River Near Danbury is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 112.9% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 1650cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Beaver Dam River At Beaver Dam, currently reporting a stage of 839ft. The Trempealeau River At Dodge in the Trempealeau watershed is surging for this time of year at 953cfs, about 61.26% of normal.

       



Wisconsin is characterized by a humid continental climate with distinct seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation. Major rivers include the Mississippi, St. Croix, Wisconsin, and Menominee, which are fed by tributaries that drain into the Great Lakes or the Mississippi River. The region also contains numerous reservoirs and dams, including the Wisconsin River system and the Chippewa River. Hydrology in Wisconsin is affected by snowpack, which can lead to spring flooding, and by changes in land use and agricultural practices. In recent years, the state has experienced an increase in extreme precipitation events, leading to more frequent flooding and erosion. Overall, the state's hydrology is complex and influenced by multiple factors, including climate, topography, and human activity.


       
       
View all

Explore Rivers